Physical Therapist (Wknd Optn)- NICU - Orlando - ref. g00752519

Position Summary:

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021

Winnie Palmer Hospital is seeking full time Physical Therapist for our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This position will provide intervention

This position is used primarily to supplement weekend staffing.

( Full-Time, Weekend Option)

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, the physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives and treats accordingly.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.
• Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from physical therapy.
• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Maintain a cheerful atmosphere in which to treat. Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Instructs and supervises supportive personnel in their duties.
• The Physical Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of then patients served on his or her assigned site.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy.

• Maintains current Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida- Temporary permit acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

• NICU experience preferred. At least three years or more in pediatric physical therapy required.